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Richard Faulkner Dietz

Richard Faulkner Dietz, age 95, of Kennett Square, PA, formerly of Malverne/Lynbrook Long Island, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1928 he was the son of the late Richard E. and Mary Alice (Gillespie) Dietz. Growing up he enjoyed summers at his Uncle Eddie’s farm and Copake Lake. He studied animal husbandry and public relations and communications. Richard attended Hofstra University and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Notre Dame and Master’s from Cornell University. He was a veteran serving in the Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War.

He enjoyed taking his wife and children on camping trips every summer including trips to Sebago Lake in Maine and Assateague Island, Maryland. He was a competitive Skeet Shooter and won the Great Eastern National Championship at Lordship Gun Club in Stratford, CT numerous times in 410, 20 and 28 gauge. He was an avid hunter and helped develop some rifles and clothing lines at Remington Arms. On top of being a loving father, Richard shared a love of animals and raised family dogs Barney the beagle, Sam and Tara the black labs, Cocoa the chocolate lab, and numerous cats including Daniel and Max. He was a member of the Outdoor Writer Association of America, Campfire Club of America, and Skeet Shooters of America.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Claire Lenore Dietz and his brother Donald Dietz. Survived by his children Richard F. Dietz II, Mary Ellen (Jeff) Holmes of Bozeman, MT, Lise Dietz (Les Moretti) of Warrington, PA, Anne Marie (Bo) Byrne-Mullins of Repton, VA, Claire (Stephen) Jablonski of Dresher, PA, David A. Dietz (Monica) of West Chester, PA, sister Marie Schoen, and 7 grandchildren Ashley, Jessica, Andrew, Sovay, Lilyana, Jason, and Wyatt.

 

Funeral Services

A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 29, 2023 at 10:30AM at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 109 E. Doe Run Rd., Unionville, PA 19375.

Condolences

    Tammy Janisieski lit a candle and writes,
    What an amazing legacy. Our prayers are with the family
    04/07/2023 08:02 pm
    Terri Lynn lit a candle and writes,
    Anne Marie, mч prαчєrѕ tσ чσu αnd αll чσur fαmílч αt thíѕ tímє σf ѕσrrσw.... hugѕ αnd lσvє tσ чσu..... gσd вlєѕѕ чσu αll... ✌️ pєαcє αnd lσvє ❤ lσvє ín chríѕt..... ᎢᎬᎡᎡᏆ ᏞYNNl
    04/07/2023 08:42 pm
    Leslie & Brooke Figgins lit a candle and writes,
    Sorry for your loss, Ann Marie! Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family! 🙏💕
    04/08/2023 10:29 am
    Joe & Eileen Vreeburg lit a candle and writes,
    Dear family. You are deep in our thoughts, hearts and prayers during our loss. I remember Uncle Dick as being full of zeal and joy. Always a smile on his face. A life to celebrate. God bless you and peace and love to you all.♥️ ~Joe and Eileen, Maple Valley, WA🕊️
    04/08/2023 12:10 pm
    Paul and Susan Walters lit a candle and writes,
    I always remember visitng with Uncle Dick in Levitown, NY and Trumbull, Ct. We always had a good time there. He was so full of life and had stories to tell about camping, hunting and shooting. We got a chance to visit a couple of times in the last 5 or 7 years at Chaddsford,, PA. It was always good to see him. We're thankful for his gift of hospitality any time we saw him and his generosity in sharing his Rifle experiences with our daughter, Annie, when he found that she had an interest in firearms. Sorry we didn't get more time with him. Hopefullly we'll all meet up one day. In the mean time we pray for him, and for all the family who mourn his passing. God bless him and God bless you all. All our love, Paul and Susan Walters. Mountain Top, PA
    04/08/2023 01:30 pm
    Paul and Susan Walters writes,
    Hi. I just realized I mentioned we visited Levitown. I meant Lynbrook. Just to set the record straight. Memories!!
    04/08/2023 01:40 pm
    Donna Munoz writes,
    Our hearts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Uncle Dick was a wonderful man who was so smart and always had the best stories. He had such charisma and genuine kindness about him. He will be remembered in the hearts of many. Love Donna, Mike and Logan Munoz.
    04/08/2023 03:29 pm
    Claire and Steve Jablonski lit a candle and writes,
    Sooooooo many good memories, it's hard to pick just one, or even a handful. You were so loved. I will cherish every last phone conversation we had, and all of the funny voicemails that you left me: I have saved every one and will treasure them. I remember telling you that you were 95 years old on your birthday, March 8, 2023, and you saying, "What?!!!!!! That's @#$@#$ old!", I will be forever glad that I spoke to you almost every day and got to tell you how much I love you every time we chatted. So I have no regrets Dad, just warm and fond memories of both you and Mom, the BEST parents a person could ask for. Please say hi to Mom, Uncle Don, Uncle Dick, Aunt Kay, Uncle George, and give them all a big hug from us and then give yourself one from us also. As Mom said at our wedding, "You finally got a good one with Steve!" I am so glad that you both got to see us get married and be so happy! We love you so much!!! Claire and Steve Jablonski
    04/10/2023 05:26 pm
    Judith Slater lit a candle and writes,
    My condolences to your family during this time of the loss of you father. I work with Claire and it was like I knew her Dad with the talks we had. Prayers for everyone.
    04/11/2023 07:41 am
    Dee Walters lit a candle and writes,
    Dear Cousins and family. I hope you are finding comfort in all the memories of wonderful experiences with your Dad. It was great to grow up with him and your Mom in our lives. He always took interest in what others were up to and had many a story to relate. He lived a rich life. He is in the hearts of many. Love, Dee
    04/12/2023 08:50 am
    Patty lit a candle and writes,
    Dear Family, What a blessing it is to have known your Dad. His zest for life and concern for others was apparent in all he did. How lucky are we all to have had these exceptional people in our lives who will continue to guide us with their legacy of love. Love, Patty
    04/12/2023 09:43 am
    AnneMarie Byrne-Mullins & Bo Mullins writes,
    Anyone who knows my dad knows he was a deep thinker and loves poetry. The forward thinking of Ralph Waldo Emerson aligns so closely with who my dad is as a person that it speaks directly to my soul… Love you dad…♥️ “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense. This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
    04/14/2023 01:33 pm
    Christine Coan lit a candle and writes,
    Mr. Dietz was a wonderful man, a wonderful neighbor and a wonderful conversationalist. My sincere condolences to his family. Fondly, Christine Coan Former Neighbor in Kennett Square
    05/02/2023 02:52 pm
    Marianne Donato writes,
    As a former family member I can only say this man was welcoming, warm, and well spoken. From the moment I met him I knew I was in amazing company. Considering I am no longer a part of the family by marriage I still feel sadness knowing this family lost a great one. Rest in peace, you are with your wife and family now. Love to all who knew him far better and longer than I, though my short time with him was blessed and very much enjoyed.
    05/18/2023 10:54 pm
    AFSCME writes,
    Just saw this today. This loss happened a while ago, but our condolences go out to your family always. May your Dad rest in eternal Peace with your loving mom. Richard, I know you were very close with your Dad. I'm sending prayers that God continues to comfort you and the family. Take care of each other... that is how you will find your strength.
    04/03/2025 11:34 am

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